Nursing Management: Diabetes Mellitus

The nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus who asks the nurse what 'type 2' means in relation to diabetes. Which of the following statements by the nurse about type 2 diabetes is correct?

A. Insulin is not used to control blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes.

B. Complications of type 2 diabetes are less serious than those of type 1 diabetes.

C. Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed when the patient is admitted with a hyperglycemic coma

D. Changes in diet and exercise may be sufficient to control blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.

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